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Introduction

Thanjavur one of
the 32 Districts of Tamilnadu, is popularly known as the Delta area and the Rice Bowl of Tamilnadu. It is believed
that Thanjavur derived its name from Mythical Demon Tanjan.
Thanjavur is 350 Kms from the State Capital Chennai. This district is a treasure
house of Religion, Art and Architecture. There isn’t any clear information about
the history of the earlier Thanjavur. As per the earliest sources of information
, the Medivial Cholas ruled and developed their empire
between the 9th and 14th centuries, with Thanjavur as their Capital. Raja
Raja Cholan was the prominent ruler amongst the Chola emperors
. Thereafter, Pandiyas, Nayaks of Madurai, Thanjavur and
the Marattahs have ruled this region. The cultural, Architectural
and the scholarly pursuits of these rulers are reflected in the form of great monuments
like Grand Anaicut, Big Temple and Serfoji Mahal Library [now called as Saraswathy
Mahal Library] and so on. Many Temples of Thanjavur termed as “Great Living Chola
Temples”, have been classified as the World Heritage Monuments
by the UNESCO.

Thanjavur district has a population of 24,05,890
[2011 census]. The Municipal Corporation has a population of 2,22,943 [2011 census].
Roadways and Rail Connectivity are the major means of transportation. The nearest
airport is Tiruchirapalli Airport 56 Kms from here. Karaikal Port, 95 Kms away is
the nearest seaport.